Given the uncertainties around current wastewater treatment’s efficacy for microplastics, scientists are developing novel removal methods. EarthTalkFrom the Editors of E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk: What are some … [Read more...] about EarthTalk: Removing microplastics from drinking water
Guest Opinion: REAP is worthwhile for farmers
by Val Ankeny, senior policy associateCenter for Rural Affairs Rural Energy for America Program (REAP), a U.S. Department of Agriculture program, helps agricultural producers and rural small businesses invest in renewable energy … [Read more...] about Guest Opinion: REAP is worthwhile for farmers
News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library the week of August 3, 2026
Stop by the Bluegill Frolic to see your favorite hometown library! We will have a booth set up. Stop by for some bookish fun! New Book Arrivals:Dangerous, Dirty, Violent, and Young: A Fugitive Family in the Revolutionary Underground by … [Read more...] about News from Marcellus TWP Wood Memorial Library the week of August 3, 2026
DNR Hunter Safety Education Week begins Aug. 10
Dozens of in-person classes offered throughout the state Registration is open for more than 50 in-person hunter safety education classes, all taking place during the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety … [Read more...] about DNR Hunter Safety Education Week begins Aug. 10
Long live the sturgeon! Lake sturgeon lifespans may be even longer than we thought
A close-up of a lake sturgeon captured for egg collection and tagging in the Sturgeon River in Baraga County. Lake sturgeon: the living fossils. They’ve earned this moniker not only because they first appeared in the fossil record at … [Read more...] about Long live the sturgeon! Lake sturgeon lifespans may be even longer than we thought
Band Notes for the week of August 3, 2026
Coming Up:Band Camp - August 10-14 - Monday-Thursday 8am-4pm; Friday 8am-2pmSaturday, August 15: Bluegill Frolic Parade 10am. Report time is 9:15am.Wednesday, Aug. 19: Marching Band Rehearsal, 7pm-9pm.Wednesday, August 26: Marching Band … [Read more...] about Band Notes for the week of August 3, 2026
Help track Michigan’s next generation of turkeys
If you spot a hen turkey leading a line of poults (baby turkeys) this summer, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants to hear from you. It’s time for Michigan’s wild turkey brood survey: a community science … [Read more...] about Help track Michigan’s next generation of turkeys
Foster Care: Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood
by Hillary HatchSocial Security Public Affairs Specialist For young people transitioning out of foster care, the move into adulthood can come with both opportunities and challenges. Access to reliable information, financial … [Read more...] about Foster Care: Supporting youth as they transition into adulthood
SMC alum tackles ‘interesting challenges’ as controls engineer
Five years after speaking at Southwestern Michigan College’s 2021 Commencement, Brenna Maxwell is a year and a half into her career as a controls engineer. “Being a controls engineer is very satisfying,” she said. “We come across … [Read more...] about SMC alum tackles ‘interesting challenges’ as controls engineer
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan expands enrollment to serve students 16-22
BENTON HARBOR, MI. – The Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan announced today that it has expanded enrollment to serve students ages 16–22, creating new opportunities for young people seeking an alternative to a traditional high school … [Read more...] about Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan expands enrollment to serve students 16-22
Join the Big Tree Hunt – Help find Michigan’s biggest trees
Michigan’s statewide search for the biggest trees is back! Ann Arbor, Mich. — August 3, 2026 — Big trees may be hiding in plain sight across Michigan, located in backyards, parks, cemeteries, schools, farms, neighborhoods, natural … [Read more...] about Join the Big Tree Hunt – Help find Michigan’s biggest trees
Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, July 14, 2026
President Irwin called the regular meeting of the Marcellus Village Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on July 14, 2026, in the Marcellus Village Hall. Trustees present: Markle, Engstrom, Haley M., Haley G. and Watts. Trustee Webb was … [Read more...] about Village of Marcellus Council Proceedings – Regular Meeting, July 14, 2026